RageBite🦈

🎮 What is it about?

RageBite is a game about the potential dangers of online radicalization and how easily people can get pulled into it. In the game, you navigate a small network of sharks. Each one interacts, reacts, and connects in different ways, just like people do online. 

At first, everything may seem normal. However, over time, certain interactions begin to shift, and influence starts to spread. The game invites you to notice these changes, understand how they happen, and explore how connection can make a difference.

🧠 Why this game exists

Online radicalization rarely happens all at once. It often begins with relatable content and gradually shifts toward more harmful ideas.

Feelings like loneliness, rejection, and lack of belonging can make people more vulnerable, while online spaces and algorithms can amplify these pathways.

RageBite explores these dynamics through interaction instead of explanation.

Rather than focusing on blame, the game emphasizes something simple but powerful:
strong connections and supportive communities make a difference.

👥 Who is it for

This game is designed for teenagers and young people, but it is also intended for educators, facilitators, and anyone interested in understanding how online influence works. It can be played individually or used as part of workshops and discussions.

⚠️ Content note

This game explores themes related to online influence, isolation, and harmful communities. It is intended for awareness and educational use.

Credits

• Conor Mulgrew
• Henrique Moraes
• Nathaly Kalantar
• Pauline Scherer

In collaboration with

This game was created as part of the Play in Context: Public in the REPLAY Erasmus Mundus Master in Game Design and Development